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Medical Emergency Service - International SOS

About International SOS

Domain

Medical Assistance, Medical Security & Health Risk Management. 


UX Program Duration

2 years


Overview

A leader in global health and security services, International SOS responds to 4 million calls yearly, serving two-thirds of the Fortune Global 500. The firm's focus is on reducing health, safety, and security risks for organizations worldwide.


Services

With a network spanning over 100 locations in 90 countries, International SOS offers comprehensive support including:

  • Emergency medical and travel security services
  • Health and safety risk consultancy
  • Assistance services for business travelers and expatriates


Staff & Network

The backbone of International SOS is its expert staff—physicians, nurses, paramedics, and support personnel—backed by an extensive network of external providers.


Impact

As the world's largest medical and travel security services firm, International SOS has become a crucial part of the safety infrastructure for international corporates and their employees.

Business Needs and Goals

To bring in a Digital Transformation to the Organization’s Services by Integrating Digital technology into all areas of the business

GOALS

  • Optimize operational efficiency to improve response time.
  • Reduce Operating Expenses
  • Leverage modern technologies to replace outdated legacy processes.
  • Enhance Customer Experience
  • Strengthen customer retention and loyalty


THE PROBLEM


Information Deficit:

It was extremely important to International SOS that users get information when they request it. Additionally, internal system efficiency was a key to ensure a good user experience, for example, efficiently knowing which service a member needs.

Inaccurate and Outdated  Information

Information that is supplied to users is not latest or up-to-the-minute quality.


Information Overload

The content that appears on International SOS systems was overwhelming to users. Users were not able to focus and absorb relevant information. 


Inefficiency in Overall Operational Process

Streamlining user interaction with customer support is essential to reduce time and enhance user satisfaction.

The Challenge

Bridging Customer Engagement SIlos 

  • Silos are being built in the organization from many years based on the nature of their operations
  • Customers tend to have bundles of different experiences when there is no communication between Silos


Getting UX into the DNA of the system

  • Showcasing the value of of UX and establishing the Customer Centric approach to the Organization


Access to Users Worldwide

  • As the users were placed across the globe, understanding User Psychology of usage and getting feedback was a big challenge.
  • Moreover, the end users were customers of clients where getting access to them was almost impossible. 


Technological Constraints

  • The company had already invested money on revamping the existing technology. Any concept or solution had to be considered for feasibility measures with respect to development effort.

Design Goals

  • Build an Omnichannel and seamless experience across all products and services including Mobile Apps, Customer Service applications, Marketing, Sales and medical Assistance Applications.
  • Improve overall Customer Engagement on Websites and Apps
  • Has to be WCAG/ ADA compliant.
  • Bring in Innovative concepts for creating better Digital Workspaces and solutions for better Business Processes

UX Activities

  • Developed UX Strategic Frameworks
  • Managed the entire UX Architecture, vendors, cost, and deliverable oversight.
  • Facilitated UX Workshops, including Journey Mapping, Empathy Mapping, and Discovery Sessions.
  • Engaged in Prototyping and UX Audits.
  • Performed Usability Analysis and Testing.
  • Delivered Feedback and Recommendations.
  • Conducted Direct Client Interactions.
  • Collaborated on Strategic Planning with Business Teams.
  • Oversaw UX Design Management, encompassing:
    • Effort Estimation
    • Task Allocation and Tracking
    • Talent Acquisition
    • Professional Development and Mentoring

UX Strategy

UX Governance Model

The UCD Process + Agile Methodology

Project Outcomes

  • Successfully created and implemented a comprehensive UX Framework.
  • Established and adopted a global UX Governance Model across the organization.
  • Developed and applied a UX Vendor Management Process.
  • Integrated UX principles into the Agile Development process within the SDLC.
  • Transitioned to a Design-Driven Approach, resulting in significant savings in development time and costs.

Suhas Sudhakaran

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